Bookkeeper Cost in Columbus

Rate benchmarks for bookkeeping and accounting services in the Columbus, OH metro area. Data derived from BLS OES 2024.

Accountant — Columbus

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $69.40/hr $1,388 $2,776
Mid (3–5 yrs) $94.32/hr $1,886 $3,773
Senior (5–10 yrs) $142.35/hr $2,847 $5,694
Lead (10+ yrs) $208.78/hr $4,176 $8,351

Budget Analyst — Columbus

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $80.12/hr $1,602 $3,205
Mid (3–5 yrs) $110.07/hr $2,201 $4,403
Senior (5–10 yrs) $153.36/hr $3,067 $6,134
Lead (10+ yrs) $191.83/hr $3,837 $7,673

Credit Analyst — Columbus

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $65.94/hr $1,319 $2,638
Mid (3–5 yrs) $76.51/hr $1,530 $3,060
Senior (5–10 yrs) $134.97/hr $2,699 $5,399
Lead (10+ yrs) $196.12/hr $3,922 $7,845

Tax Preparer — Columbus

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $65.94/hr $1,319 $2,638
Mid (3–5 yrs) $85.30/hr $1,706 $3,412
Senior (5–10 yrs) $113.67/hr $2,273 $4,547
Lead (10+ yrs) $152.02/hr $3,040 $6,081

Bookkeeper — Columbus

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $47.06/hr $941 $1,882
Mid (3–5 yrs) $57.86/hr $1,157 $2,314
Senior (5–10 yrs) $78.99/hr $1,580 $3,160
Lead (10+ yrs) $101.34/hr $2,027 $4,054

Data Entry / Bookkeeping Support — Columbus

Experience Hourly Rate Monthly (20 hrs) Monthly (40 hrs)
Entry (0–3 yrs) $40.87/hr $817 $1,635
Mid (3–5 yrs) $49.09/hr $982 $1,964
Senior (5–10 yrs) $65.43/hr $1,309 $2,617
Lead (10+ yrs) $85.67/hr $1,713 $3,427

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